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Fire Pits

A mesmerizing fire makes any evening get-together even more memorable and fun. Our portable fire pits make it easy to have cozy warmth, heat and light in any outdoor space, which keeps the party going longer even when there’s a chill in the air. Our fire pits also add an inviting glow to your gathering, which makes guests feel relaxed and happy, and inspires storytelling, singing, laughter and revelry for hours on end. Our beautiful fire pits and fire pit tables come in a variety of styles and sizes to suit any outdoor décor. Our fire pits are expertly crafted to provide years of use, with safety features like built-in guardrails and spark guards to contain flying embers.

The Olla: A Brief History

Olla (Spanish, pronounced “oh-ya”) jars have been around since ancient times. Made of unglazed ceramic, ollas traditionally have short, narrow necks with wider bodies, and are made in a variety of shapes. They have been used for thousands of years for cooking, storage, and plant irrigation.

When used to irrigate plants, an olla is buried neck-deep in the ground near a plant’s roots, with the opening of the olla extended above the soil so that it can be filled with water periodically. The porous walls of the unglazed pottery allow the water to seep through gradually, constantly and consistently hydrating the plants without overwatering them – and without wasting precious water to evaporation or runoff.

The use of ollas for irrigation was introduced to the American Southwest by Spanish conquistadors during Colonial times, becoming very common among Native American tribes and Hispanic settlers. Though the technique gave way to more modern methods of irrigation some time ago, its superior efficiency, coupled with its simplicity, has caused it to make a comeback. Though the technique has changed little since its introduction, today’s ollas are usually capped off, making them even more water-efficient.

Perfect for home gardens, Ollas are a super-easy, eco-friendly, less time-consuming way to water annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables and plants of all kinds in dry, sandy soil, very hot or drought-prone areas, raised beds, and even pots, planters and hanging baskets. Fill the olla before you leave on a short vacation to enjoy worry-free watering – and a smaller water bill!